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Thanks to Google, a new giant AI language model will handle 1,000 different global languages!

Google has announced a new project to build an AI model that can support the world’s 1,000 most spoken languages. The company has presented an AI model that has been trained in over 400 languages, which it describes as the “largest language coverage seen in a speech model today.” This new project emphasizes Google’s commitment to language and AI.

Google has announced the development of a “giant” AI language model that can handle more than 1,000 global languages. The company has been working on the project for a while now, and it’s already made some progress. With the help of machine learning, Google has been able to translate between languages with “zero human intervention.” Now, with the new AI language model, the company is hoping to take things to the next level. The goal is to make it easier for people to communicate with each other, regardless of the language they speak. Read more

9 November 2022/by LenseUp

Google AudioLM is already capable of making speeches with your voice

Language models, Speech recognition and speech-to-text

Computers are already able to play chess games and they became unbeatable opponents; we let them read our texts and they started to write. They also learned to paint and retouch photographs. Did anyone doubt that artificial intelligence would be able to do the same with speeches and music?

Google’s research division has presented AudioLM, a framework for generating high-quality audio that remains consistent over the long term. To do this, it starts with a recording of just a few seconds in length, and is able to prolong it in a natural and coherent way. What is remarkable is that it achieves this without being trained with previous transcriptions or annotations even though the generated speech is syntactically and semantically correct Moreover, it maintains the identity and prosody of the speaker to such an extent that the listener is unable to discern which part of the audio is original and which has been generated by an artificial intelligence.

The examples of this artificial intelligence are striking. Not only is it able to replicate articulation, pitch, timbre and intensity, but it is able to input the sound of the speaker’s breathing and form meaningful sentences. If it does not start from a studio audio, but from one with background noise, AudioLM replicates it to give it continuity. More samples can be heard on the AudioLM website. Read more

7 October 2022/by LenseUp

OpenAI releases “Whisper” transcription and translation AI as open source ASR

Speech recognition and speech-to-text

OpenAI has introduced a new automatic speech recognition (ASR) system called Whisper as an open-source software kit on GitHub. Whisper’s AI can transcribe conversations in multiple languages and translate them into English, and the GPT-3 teams claim that Whisper’s training makes it easier to distinguish voices in noisy environments and understand heavy accents and technical language.

Automatic speech recognition, often called ASR, turns spoken language into text. Speech-to-text software that automatically converts your voice into written language.

This technology has many applications, including dictation and visual voice messaging software. Read more

30 September 2022/by LenseUp

How to translate and localize corporate eLearning: 10 strategies

E-learning and online courses

In the past, if someone wanted to learn, they would have assist a presential course, to read abou in books, or research papers. However, the internet and smart devices have made learning available to everyone. Now, all you need is a click away because eLearning has harnessed the full power of the latest technologies. Language services have also made it possible to exchange information at a global level.

The pandemic has both had good and bad effects on eLearning. It has improved the existing eLearning movement and has made organizations that were on the sidelines use this opportunity to train their employees.

How to successfully localise videos

Video translation, Voice-over

If you want to deliver a video to an international audience, you need to make sure that it is 100% understandable to your audience. Taking into account the cultural norms, beliefs and values of a culture is crucial to making a good impression on a target audience.

90% of consumers believe that product videos are useful in the purchase decision process. And today, 82% of all content will be in video format. Read more

25 August 2022/by LenseUp

Localizing tips for the Hispanic Community

Audio translations, Video translation

Hispanics have their own distinct culture and language, which has led to the development of a unique linguistic culture in the U.S. Companies that want to reach the Hispanic market need to adapt their content to this specific audience.

The U.S. Hispanic community is a rapidly growing demographic that currently makes up over 14% of the general population. This community has significant buying power and is also the largest minority group in the U.S. The Hispanic community is also relatively young, with 40% of the population falling into the millennial age range (born between 1981-1996). Just over a quarter of the U.S. population under the age of nine is Hispanic. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Hispanic population grew by 43 percent between 2000 and 2010, and is projected to grow by another 28 percent by 2025. Consequently, the Hispanic market is becoming increasingly important for companies that want to tap into this growing demographic. When localizing audio content or translating video into Spanish, it is important to keep in mind the variations in the Spanish language. Read more

3 August 2022/by LenseUp

How to create successful audio guides in 2022

Audio marketing, News

There are many advantages to using audio guides in museums and tourism. For one, audio guides can provide more context for visitors about the exhibits they are viewing. They can also offer anecdotes and stories about the items on display, which can make the visit more engaging and interesting.

The potential of audio is vast. The trend of audio consumption is only increasing, with more and more people getting into podcasts. In 2022, the majority of the populationis used to consuming podcasts. This is good news for anyone looking to leverage audio in a touristic destination.

What do podcasts and audio guides have in common? Both podcasts and audio guides are designed to be consumed by audiences, who appreciate well-produced audio content. The narration, when done well, can create a magical experience. However, robotic voices are not suitable for an audio guide, as they can be off-putting to listeners. So here are some tips for successful audio guides.

Google Knowledge Panels for podcasts available

Audio SEO, News, Podcasting

Internet users have a wide range of options for accessing Google results. The Knowledge Panel is one of them. This is the long side rectangle that you can see on the right-hand side of the results page when you perform a search. Read more

29 October 2021/by LenseUp

How to get the most of your podcast internationalization strategy

Podcasting

10 Amazing Ways to Get Your Business Noticed with a Podcast

Audio translations, Audio translations

As a company or entrepreneur, you’re always looking for new ways to reach your customers. Podcasting is a great way to do this. Podcasting has been around for a while now, but it became popular during the pandemic. For many, the podcast was a way to escape from their own problems and find solutions. Podcasting is a great opportunity for a potential customer to get to know you and the value of your products and podcasts are a powerful tool for marketing your business. Here’s how to make your podcast work for you Read more

13 April 2021/by LenseUp

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